The Uganda Police Force has issued important traffic and access instructions for those attending the swearing-in ceremony of President Yoweri Museveni at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on May 12. These measures are aimed at ensuring a smooth flow of traffic and maintaining security during the event.
According to Police Spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke, invited guests will access the venue via John Babiha Road (Acacia Avenue) through Elgon Terrace (Heroes Corner Gate), as indicated on their invitation cards or accreditation passes. VIP and VVIP guests will be provided with detailed access instructions via their invitations.
Certain roads surrounding Kololo will be restricted to the public. The restricted routes include Ssezibwa Road, Golf Course traffic lights, and John Babiha Road leading to Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Only vehicles with valid accreditation stickers will be permitted on these routes.
For those travelling to the venue, the police have outlined specific access points. From Entebbe International Airport, drivers should use the Entebbe Express Highway, Northern Bypass, and Yusuf Lule Road. Those coming from Munyonyo can take the Northern Bypass, followed by Yusuf Lule Road to reach the event.
In addition, Wampewo Roundabout and Golf Course/Fairway Hotel Traffic Lights will see restricted access. Only VVIP vehicles with red stickers will be allowed to access Acacia Avenue from Golf Course/Fairway Hotel Traffic Lights. The general public will be redirected to Lugogo Traffic Lights via Katikati Junction.
Parking arrangements have been set for accredited guests. VVIP guests will park at Heroes Corner, while the general public will park at designated locations including City High School, Phaneroo Grounds, Uganda Management Institute (UMI), and Millennium Grounds. Members of Parliament will park at Parliament, and NRM Secretariat members will park at NRM Kyadondo Offices.
The Entebbe Express Highway and Northern Bypass will remain open to the general public, but Traffic Police may implement diversions at key junctions, including Mpala, Kisubi, and Kajjansi Flyover, to manage the expected traffic surge.
Police are urging all motorists and road users to cooperate with officers deployed at major junctions and roundabouts, to ensure the safe and efficient flow of traffic during the ceremony.
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